Africa on the Go - Southern Africa Edition
Here, we offer a round-up of education, employment, and entertainment opportunities on the African Continent. We don't own these opportunities, we just collate and share. Do your own homework!
Botswana
Education
2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Application Deadline: 23 September 2025, 4pm UTC+1
Applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. These innovations show the importance of engineering in improving quality of life and economic development.
Eligible countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Apply here!
Employment
Company: EY
Location: Gaberone
End date: 14/08/202
Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders. Apply here!
Company: EY
Location: Gaborone
End date: 14/08/2025
You will experience professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Apply here!
Company: EY
Location: Gaberone
End date: 14/08/2025
As an Audit Assistant, you will assist in various audit engagements in different industry sectors. As you build your finance & audit knowledge and experience, you can become a credible auditor/ finance expert influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries. Apply here!
Entertainment
The future of tech is here! Join us at the Botswana Tech Summit & Expo 2025.
50660 Gaborone, Gaborone City 0000 Botswana
Lesotho
Education
2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Application Deadline: 23 September 2025, 4pm UTC+1
Applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. These innovations show the importance of engineering in improving quality of life and economic development.
Eligible countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Apply here!
Employment
Senior Country Program Officer
Location: Remote (based in/near Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zimbabwe)
Organization: The Beginnings Fund
Application Deadline: August 14, 2025The officer will represent the Fund in up to two countries, manage partnerships, guide investment plans, support government engagement, and oversee grant portfolios.Apply here
Senior Technical Officer – EpiC Projec
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Organization: FHI 360
Application Deadline: 13 August 2025
The Senior Technical Officer, reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, provides technical oversight and support for HIV prevention, care, and treatment interventions at the district level. The role ensures alignment with global and national protocols and strengthens the program’s reach and effectiveness. Apply here!
Organization: Partners In Health (PIH)
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
The Finance Director is responsible for the strategic financial planning and reporting, as well as the implementation of systems and processes, in line with the overall PIH Lesotho vision. S/he will oversee all of Lesotho’s financial operations and donor required reporting and will monitor and maintain strict financial processes and controls. Apply here!
Namibia
Education
2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Application Deadline: 23 September 2025, 4pm UTC+1
Applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. These innovations show the importance of engineering in improving quality of life and economic development.
Eligible countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Apply here!
Employment
Senior Business Developer
Company: HDF Energy
Location: Namibia (with travel across Africa and Europe)
Lead the development of hydrogen-to-power projects in Namibia by identifying opportunities, engaging stakeholders, designing power offtake schemes, and coordinating across technical, legal, and financial teams. Represent HDF Energy with government and industry partners, promote regulatory alignment, and drive strategic growth in the renewable energy sector. Apply here!National Consultant – LGBTI Data Inclusion
Company: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Location: Namibia
End Date: July 28, 2025
Supported the rollout of the LGBTI Inclusion Index project in Namibia, contributing to data collection and analysis across five key areas: health, education, civil and political participation, economic empowerment, and security/violence. The role aimed to advance data-driven inclusion of LGBTI individuals in alignment with the SDG framework. Worked under a 90-day consultancy over a four-month period in collaboration with UNDP Namibia. Apply by!
Entertainment
Namibia Local Agent & Institution Networking 2025
Tuesday, October 7
Connect with top Namibian agents and global institutions to build strong,strategic partnerships in education recruitment across South Africa
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino. Tickets here!
South Africa
Education
2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Application Deadline: 23 September 2025, 4pm UTC+1
Applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. These innovations show the importance of engineering in improving quality of life and economic development.
Eligible countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Apply here!
France – South Africa Scholarship Programme
Application Deadline: 8 October 2025, 23:59 (South Africa time)
The next call for applications is open for students who intend to start their studies in France in September 2026. Applicants will be contacted individually as needed. The list of the laureates and the waiting list will be announced according to the indicated timeline.Apply here!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SPIER LIGHT ART 2026
Artists and designers – professionals, students or collectives – are invited to submit expressions of interest for light-based and video artworks to be considered for the Spier Light Art returning to the Stellenbosch wine farm for the eighth edition in 2026.
Submission entries close 21 July 2025. Apply here!
Employment
Regional Specialist for Africa – Insurance and Risk Finance
Company: UNDP
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Application Deadline: July 26, 2025
The specialist will lead and coordinate activities that enhance financial resilience across African countries, supporting households, businesses, communities, nature, and food systems. Apply here!
Strategy and Analytics Advisor
Organization: World Vision International
Job Location: Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe.
Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
World Vision is seeking a Strategy and Analytics Advisor to serve as a strategic thought partner to global leadership during the implementation of Our Promise Phase 3. This role combines strategy consulting and advanced analytics to track progress, drive performance, and optimize outcomes for the world’s most vulnerable children. Apply here!South Africa Winter Internship Program – Markets, Fixed Income
Organization: Citi
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Application Deadline: Rolling (Apply ASAP)
This is a 4-week paid winter internship offering undergraduate and postgraduate students hands-on experience within Citi’s Markets business. Interns will gain exposure to financial markets, conduct industry research, and support strategic planning. Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in finance are preferred. Open to all degree disciplines. Successful interns may be considered for Citi’s graduate programs. Apply here!
Entertainment
Event: Blanket Drive-Through | Help Warm Cape Town’s Homeless this Winter
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM SAST (Doors open at 3:00 PM)
Location: 1 Addley Street, Cape Town City Centre, WC 8000, South AfricaBrief: A community-driven event to collect and distribute 100 blankets to 100 families in need across Cape Town. All ages welcome to participate and help make a difference this winter.Learn more here!
African proverb of the week.
“"Love, like rain, does not choose the grass on which it falls” - African Proverb
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